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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 208.67 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 208.67 and 132.14 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 208.67 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/208.67 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 208.67 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 27,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573.51/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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